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Blue Face Leicester 2/8: 100% Blue Face Leicester Wool; 1000m/1093yds, 250g/8.8oz

Suggested gauge/needles for stockinette: 26st/4" on US 2/3mm needles (but use the needles and gauge that give you the fabric you want)

Need needles? We have them here.

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Tempest - Find yourself tossed upon a sea of wonder and delight -- and fabulous styling!

all photos ©weaverknits - used with permission

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Weaverknits (aka: Ann and Beth) have designed an edgy yet classic (or is it, classic yet edgy?) cardigan made amazing in Fleece Artist's Blue Face Leicester 2/8. And, the pattern is FREE at http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring08/PATTtempest.html !! The beauty is enhanced by the fact that all sizes up to 55" bust can be knit with only 2 (count them, 2!) skeins of BFL 2/8. Here's the formula to start some Tempest magic of your own: pick out 1 highly varied colorway and then pick out a subtle colorway that has a color found among all the colors of the first skein. Go to www.knitty.com to download the pattern and cast on! You'll never find yourself a castaway when you're knitting or wearing Tempest!

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Here is an honest wool - no superwash, no adulterations. It's not only pretty much the way nature presented it to us (ok, not the color or spinning, but you know what I mean), it is soft, comforting, and warm the way only an unadulterated wool can be. Consider the possibilities of BFL 2/8 for baby layettes, lace shawls, fine sweaters. Imagine what a traditional Fair Isle sweater might look like if you used handpainted BFL 2/8 - imagine further how soft and luscious it might feel. The possibilities are endless . . . and awaiting your hands.